Boston Flora

Tag: New England garden history

  • Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Historic Landscapes: Creating a Sense of Time and Place

    The Massachusetts Horticultural Society Director of Horticulture and Education, John Forti, will give an illustrated talk at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley on Tuesday, February 28 from 1:30 – 3 that brings to life the unique and living history of plants that have a defining presence in our region. For those interested in gardens that inspire a sense of time and place, this talk will foster a better understanding of the most tried and true plants and our role in preservation.
    $12 members/$20 non-members. Register online at www.masshort.org.

  • The American Garden Museum Website

    The American Garden Museum is a working archive that celebrates American gardens and their gardeners.  View showcase gardens, explore gardens across America by state (very useful travel tool), see on line exhibits highlighting popular garden designs and trends from 1930 to 1940, focusing primarily on the New England States, such as The Garden Scrap Book of Lois Travis Thornton, and enjoy beautiful, inspirational photographs.  The Botanical Archive allows you to view almost 100 popular and historical garden species by common or Latin name.  Best of all, they want to hear your story, be it a cherished childhood memory, or something profound or amusing.  Visit the site, then send your story to YourStory@AmericanGardenMuseum.com. Image from emmabond.typepad.com.